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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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